Job Description

Are you passionate about a career in agriculture? Located in Ickleton, just off the M11 south of Cambridge, this permanent full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to join our established Hybrid Wheat team. As a Cereal Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the successful cultivation and production of cereal crops, particularly wheat. This position combines technical expertise with a strong focus on sustainability, providing the chance to develop a diverse skill set while contributing to the advancement of pedigree crop development and sustainable food production practices.

Your main responsibilities:

Perform dissections, scoring, sampling, and harvest operations to support research and crop development programmes. Implement agricultural techniques to enhance efficiency and support successful crop outcomes. Assist with seed stock handling, drilling preparation, and related operational tasks. Carry out glasshouse activities, including sowing, potting, crossing, phenotyping, and harvesting. Work in field-based settings, contributing to outdoor crop management and research activities. Develop a broad skill set through exposure to diverse tasks across research, glasshouse, and field operations.

Your primary skills:

A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for working with plants and undertaking outdoor tasks. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work. Effective team player with the ability to collaborate and communicate with colleagues to achieve shared goals. Previous experience in plant breeding, agriculture, or horticulture is desirable but not essential. Practical experience in harvesting, drilling, and general cultivation activities. Tractor driving experience preferred; full training can be provided. Full and valid UK driving licence Visa to work in the UK - We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

What we offer you:

Full time permanent position (basic 37h/week) Salary: 25,000 depending on experience Company pension Private healthcare, including free flu vaccinations Bonus incentive scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave Paid overtime for additional hours worked over 37 hours per week, paid at a minimum of x1.5 hourly rate Employee assistance programme Full training provided Based in Ickleton, South of Cambridge, off the M11

About RAGT:

RAGT is a French breeding company based in Rodez near Toulouse with a breeding and research site, and successful commercial business in the UK. The company has a multi-crop portfolio and leading position in cereal varieties in the European market. RAGT are European leaders in cereals and protein rich species, varietal innovation is at the heart of our business to support and develop sustainability in agriculture.

Application deadline:

Deadline for applications: 6th February 2026. Please quote reference: CerealTechHybrids2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Saffron Walden CB10 1TA (required)
Work Location: In person